Canucks vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction – 1/7/2025

By: Anthony Allen |

Last Updated: 01/05/2025 at 3:34 PM ET

Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens 01/06/25 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/7/2025, 12:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: VAN -115 ; O/U 5.5

Canucks vs Canadiens Prediction

The Vancouver Canucks go on the road Monday night with a game in Montreal, Quebec against the Montreal Canadiens. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks. The Vancouver Canucks take to the road with a 18-20 record on the year, and have a one game losing streak. Vancouver has been average offensively scoring 3.03 goals per game this season. Defensively the Canucks have been average allowing 3.16 goals per game, and gave up three goals in their recent loss against the Nashville Predators. Kevin Lankinen was in the net for the Canucks against Nashville posting the .941 save percentage after giving up 1 goal on 17 shots in 58 minutes of play. Nashville scored two goals in the second period and was the main reason why they won the game.

Montreal stays at home Monday night and has been average this season with a 18-21 record on a one game winning streak following their win against the Colorado Avalanche. Offensively Montreal has been below average scoring 3.00 goals per game. Defensively the Canadiens have been bad allowing 3.42 goals per game so far this season. Nick Suzuki leads the way for the Canadiens offense with 38 points and 27 assists this year. Cole Caufield leads the team with 21 goals on 114 shots. Sam Montembeault is the top goalie for Montreal so far with 14 wins and 29 outings carrying a .900 save percentage. 

Canucks vs Canadiens Pick Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks are 11-6 away from home but are only 1-3 in their last four games played. Vancouver has played well in Montreal winning two of their last three games in Quebec. Montreal is 10-9 at home and have won four of their last five games, playing better than the Canucks at the moment. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are on top of their game and will lead the Canadiens to a victory at home on Monday. Final Score Prediction, Montreal Canadiens win 3-2.

Our Free NHL Pick for Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks

Montreal Canadiens -105